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Odessa Venue Announces “Mission I Do” FREE Military Dream Wedding Giveaway
In appreciation of our men and women in the mili- tary and in honor of those who have been wounded in combat, Old McMicky’s Farm (OMF) is honored to announce the 6th "Mission I Do" Dream Wedding Give- away. Old McMicky’s Farm will provide an active duty or military veteran, residing or stationed in Tampa Bay, the wedding of their dreams at our breathtaking, lakeside lo- cation, The Barn at Crescent Lake! The lakefront venue is elegant, rustic and will play host to the lucky couple and their 100 guests.
This all-inclusive wed- ding giveaway will include everything a couple dreams of on their wedding day, from a beautiful venue and a wedding planner to award- winning catering, photogra- phy, entertainment, wedding dress, wedding rings, wed- ding cake, officient and more.
To make this special event even more perfect, all wedding elements and serv- ices have been graciously do- nated by several local hospitality industry busi- nesses with amazing hearts. OMF launched the “Mission I Do” program in April 2014 and since its inception, “Mis- sion I Do” has provided 5 dream weddings valued at nearly 125,000k.
The “Mission I Do” Free Military Wedding giveaway
is open to both active mili- tary and veterans residing in the Tampa Bay area.
Apply at: https://oldm- cmickys.com/mid-official- giveaway-rules/
Application Period Opens: April 1, 2017.
Deadline for submis- sions: April 22, 2017 .
For more details about the “Mission I Do” program, please visit https://oldm- cmickys.com/community- giving/mission-i-do/.
West Tampa Chamber Of Commerce Hires Economic Development Consultant
The West Tampa Cham- ber of Commerce, Inc. (WTCOC) has hired Jeanette LaRussa Fenton as their economic develop- ment consultant. Ms. Fen- ton will advise the WTCOC on strategic planning, com- munity and economic devel- opment strategies to enhance the success of West Tampa businesses.
Ms. Fenton will also help raise the profile of the West Tampa business com- munity, build relationships with key businesses and or- ganizations, and pursue pub- lic/private partnerships to achieve WTCOC goals.
The WTCOC is dedicated to fostering prosperity for West Tampa businesses and the community, providing networking opportunities, and philanthropy. The 113- year-old organization has over 200 members and holds monthly lunches with in- formative guest speakers, morning and evening net- working events, and fundrais-
JEANETTE LaRUSSA FENTON
...West Tampa Chamber Consultant
ing activities to benefit West Tampa schools and other charities.
Dawn Hudson is Presi- dent of the WTCOC.
Ms. Fenton is a commu- nity and economic develop- ment expert with over 40 years of service to Hillsbor- ough County and the City of Tampa. She is a native of West Tampa and resided there for 40 years.
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